Tony Romo grew up in Burlington, Wisconsin, after his family moved there from San Diego when his father left the U.S. Navy.

Quick Scoop

  • Tony Romo was born in San Diego, California, in 1980 while his father was stationed there with the Navy.
  • When he was still very young, his family settled in the small town of Burlington in southern Wisconsin, where he spent most of his childhood and formative years.
  • In Burlington, he became a fan of the Green Bay Packers and grew up idolizing quarterback Brett Favre, trying to imitate his playing style.

In short: although Tony Romo was born in San Diego, the place he truly grew up and calls home is Burlington, Wisconsin.

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